This Year's Program
April 13
Earth Day Putter
9-11 am
Judy Brewer, Earth Day Putter Chair
Spring Cleanup of TWB Gazebo area and Senior Center Gardens
Meet at the Senior Center at 9 am
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April 18
“The American Chestnut”
This program will give a brief history of chestnut trees and their demise due to an imported pathogen, and the restoration efforts that have been ongoing by different groups over the years, with updates on the back-cross breeding program as well as tentative efforts to create a chestnut food industry in Massachusetts.
Lois and Denis Melican
The American Chestnut Foundation
Note: Lois is the president of the MA/RI Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation
Academy Hall, 7pm
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May 16
“All About Bats”
An informative discussion on why bats are important, the myths/facts around bats, bat diversity, threats to bats, how to deal with bats in your home, and how you can help bats
Jennifer Longsdorf, NHESP Program Coordinator
MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program
Academy Hall, 7pm
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May 27
Memorial Day Plant Sale
Members donate potted and labeled perennials to be dropped off by Sunday morning at Academy Hall Lawn. Help needed for pricing and set up on Sunday and/or selling on Monday.
Ginny’s porch open to all for refreshments during the sale
Plant Sale Chair: Deb Mahoney
Academy Hall
8am-12n
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June 20
“A Backyard Haven”
Garden Tour
Donna’s artistic flair and creativity is evident in the selection and placement of the many plants and garden ornaments accenting this space. Stone walkways connecting the patio, pergola and fire pit, make this a haven for outdoor living and relaxation.
Donna Hatch
130 Mill Road
Hampden, MA
6PM
Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.
Meet at Academy Hall to carpool
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July 18
Annual Potluck Picnic and Perennial Plant Exchange
At the home of Ed and Carol Collins
721 Main Street
Hampden
6 PM
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August 15
“Fairy Gardening”
This program will explore ways to make a “magical” garden with this
fun and imaginative hobby.
Beth Pratt
(Randalls Greenhouse
of Ludlow, MA)
Academy Hall, 7pm
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August 24*
*Note: this is a Saturday
Fall Container Garden Workshop
11 am
Back by popular demand! Those who attended in 2018 not only were wowed by their creations, but received great information regarding how to give new life to summer container gardens, best plants to use in the fall, and tips for keeping continued life throughout the seasons.
Cost of $25 per person includes 12 inch container, soil, plants and instruction
Garden’s Dream
(355 Taylor Rd
Enfield, CT 06082)
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September 19
“Antique Garden Tools”
A collector of antique garden ornaments, Eric will share how to creatively incorporate a little history in the garden.
Eric Shultz
(Bilton's Mountainside Orchard)
Academy Hall, 7pm
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October 17
“Making Your Home a Green, Safer Environment”
Tips, tricks, and recipes for creating a less toxic home environment (including some household cleaners) will be shared.
Michelle Caron, RMT, CYT, ZIN
Educator, Herbalist, Coach
Holistic Health & Fitness
(Harmony Way
Academy Hall, 7pm
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Nov 9
Annual Banquet
Home of Dave and Tina Buell
25 Mill Road
Hampden, MA
Annual Banquet and Gift Exchange
Banquet Committee: Ellie Green, Nancy Ryan, Nancy Salerno
6 PM